Maryland coverlet by John Welty*, 1849, tied beiderwand

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

Maryland coverlet by John Welty*, 1849, tied beiderwand

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.8.215

Description

Figured and fancy tied beiderwand coverlet with borders on 3 sides and self-fringe on all sides. One piece containing two panels yet to be separated. Navy, light blue, and red wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; Grapevine border on sides and bottom. The coverlet is signed "John B. Welty" and dated 1849, but Welty died in 1841. This coverlet was likely woven by his widow, Catharine, or possibly by his former neighbor George Oertell.

Context

Photographed on 9/5/2025 in Winamac, IN for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, John and Janet Simmermaker Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Welty, John B.

Attribution

In the manner of

Role

Weaver

Date made

1849

Place

Town

Boonsboro

County

Washington County

State/Province

Maryland

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

JOHN+ B+/ WELTY+/ BOONSB/ORO+WA/SHINGT/ ON+COMD+

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural, Light blue, Red